DIVERSICARE OF MARION
505 EAST LAFAYETTE STREET, Marion, AL 36756
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DIVERSICARE OF MARION Compares
DIVERSICARE OF MARION is a 71-bed for-profit nursing facility in Marion, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the Alabama average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 71 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Marion, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.1% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (71% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (76% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — about the same as the Alabama average of 5.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVERSICARE OF MARION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF MARION with other nursing homes in Marion.
How is DIVERSICARE OF MARION addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF MARION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.1% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF MARION keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DIVERSICARE OF MARION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 71 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF MARION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does DIVERSICARE OF MARION lag behind other Marion options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Marion
Marion sits in Perry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,777 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $23,875
- Median home value
- $80,100
Demographics for Perry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marion.
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